Photo by Alan Tansey\ This East Village penthouse was designed for nocturnal entertaining. Reclaimed wood lines the walls and counters of the kitchen and dark tones accent the different spaces of the apartment. Brick walls were exposed and the stair was stripped to its raw steel finish. The guest bath shower is lined with textured slate while the floor is clad in striped Moroccan tile.

"Путешествие в пространстве и времени"

Ольга Ткачева

Стол из массива тика, стулья 70х годов 20века, отреставрированы по индивидуальному заказу, аксессуары из разных мест и времен.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

"Путешествие в пространстве и времени"

Ольга Ткачева

Стол из массива тика, стулья 70х годов 20века, отреставрированы по индивидуальному заказу, аксессуары из разных мест и времен.
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Boston Collection- Modern Kitchen

Coblan Italian Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown benchtop.

Vincennes - studio 19m²

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

La cuisine comprend deux blocs linéaires parallèles. Au fond les éléments de cuisson, combiné four-lave-vaisselle, plaques à induction, hotte à extraction, évier, et en face tour frigo, micro-ondes et rangement. La grande hauteur sous plafond a aussi permis l'installation de caissons de rangements en hauteur. La crédence en carrelage briques, le même que dans la salle d'eau, est un clin d'oeil au mur en briques véritable du salon, et la façade de la maison.

Современный Кухня

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tiny House

Hygge Photo + Brand

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Slender Venture

Prima Homes

Inspiration for a large galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Collection 2021

LeichtUSA

With impressive size and in combination with high-quality materials, such as exquisite real wood and dark ceramics, this planning scenario sets new standards. The complete cladding of the handle-less kitchen run and the adjoining units with the new BOSSA program in walnut is an an architectural statement that makes no compromises in terms of function or aesthetics.

Armstrong

Absolute Flooring, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Transformation de 2 pieces en une grande cuisine

Aménagement Intérieur 45

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Remodeling

Dream To Reality Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor and brown benchtop.

Arkles Bay Kitchen

Kitchen Architecture Ltd

To provide much-needed storage, the laundry was converted into a scullery, with extra benchtop space and an oversized sink. The scullery also discreetly houses the fridge/freezer and microwave. Gentle pendant lighting washes over striking square-edged benchtops, creating perfect working conditions and a sense of calm and space. Photographer: Tony Gatman Auckland, New Zealand.

Rustic Kitchen and Great Room in Reston, VA

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

To accommodate their growing at-home catering business, our clients needed to remodel their kitchen and wanted to give it a rustic aesthetic to match the rest of their home. We added plenty of prep and cooking areas as well new Wolf and Thermador appliances. In keeping with the rustic feel of their home, knotty alder chestnut cabinets were installed with an eye-catching brick veneer backsplash. New butcher block countertops were installed to handle heavy knife use while preparing food.

Interior KAS

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, brown benchtop, a single-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Квартира в ЖК Виз-Правобережный

Юлия Родионова

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Yekaterinburg with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Реализация, проект "Milk Chocolate"

Студия дизайна "Три кита"

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and a peninsula.

Copeland Road

Thomas Alexander

The opposing joinery and staircase create a strong relationship at both sides of the living space. The continuous joinery seamlessly morphs from kitchen to a seat for dining, and finally to form the media unit within the living area. The stair and the joinery are separated by a strong vertically tiled column. Our bespoke staircase was designed meticulously with the joiner and steelwork fabricator. The wrapping Beech Treads and risers and expressed with a shadow gap above the simple plaster finish. The steel balustrade continues to the first floor and is under constant tension from the steel yachting wire. Darry Snow Photography

"Master wall", El Putxet - 68m2- Barcelona

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hîncú
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Industrial Kitchen

Rost Artisan Design, Build LLC

Randle Bye
Industrial l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen with Wood Benchtops and Brown Splashback Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!